How to Watch the Chicago Bears in 2025: Complete Streaming Guide

Complete 2025 viewing guide for Chicago Bears games. Find the best streaming services, cable options, and local broadcasts to watch every game this season.

5 min read Updated Sep 28, 2025

How to Watch

Welcome to the complete 2025 Chicago Bears viewing guide - your one-stop resource for watching every game this season. Whether you're a die-hard fan in Chicago or following from across Illinois and beyond, we'll show you exactly how to catch all the action. This guide covers: • Local TV channels and free antenna options for Chicago area residents • Best streaming services with pricing comparisons and free trials • Out-of-market viewing solutions including NFL Sunday Ticket • Complete schedule with broadcast information for every game • Cost-saving tips and bundle recommendations • Primetime and special game broadcasts We've analyzed every viewing option to help you make the best choice based on your location and budget. From free over-the-air broadcasts to premium streaming packages, find the perfect way to watch your Bears this season. Bookmark this page for easy access all season long and join our beta for personalized game alerts and exclusive streaming deals tailored to Bears fans.
Upcoming Chicago Bears Games
Date Date Matchup Game Time (ET) Time
10/13 @ WAS 8:15 PM ESPN ESPN ESPN-STRM ESPN-STRM -
10/19 vs NO 1:00 PM FOX FOX FOX1 FOX1 -
10/26 @ BAL 1:00 PM CBS CBS PARAM+ PARAM+ -
Legend: = Traditional broadcast/cable = Streaming/Digital = Watch out-of-market NFL games every Sunday
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In The Chicago Market

In Chicago and throughout Chicagoland, Bears fans can watch games through local broadcasts on WBBM-TV 2 (CBS) and WFLD 32 (FOX), available free with an HD antenna. The Bears dominate the nation's third-largest market, with coverage extending into eastern Iowa (Davenport, Cedar Rapids), central Illinois, and northwest Indiana. This Midwest metropolis embrace creates powerful regional loyalty from Rockford to South Bend, Milwaukee's southern suburbs to Champaign. The Monsters of the Midway own Sunday afternoons across the heartland, where generations gather around TVs for sacred Bears football traditions.
Chicago Local Broadcast Networks
WBBM-TV 2 CBS WFLD 32 FOX WMAQ-TV 5 NBC WLS-TV 7 ABC

Local games are broadcast on these channels when the Chicago Bears play on their respective networks.

Best Streaming Services

Bear Down for 4 games on Paramount+/CBS, 10 on FOXONE/FOX, 1 SNF game on NBC/Peacock, and 2 MNF games on ESPN. No TNF appearances. Heavy NFC North action on FOX makes FOXONE essential for Bears faithful.
Cable Over The Air Streaming Streaming Price Free Trial
— CBS Paramount+ $7.99/mo 7 days
— — Netflix $7.99/mo —
— — Prime Video $8.99/mo 7 days
— NBC Peacock $10.99/mo 7 days
— — NFL+ Premium $14.99/mo —
— FOX FOXONE $19.99/mo 7 days
ESPN ABC ESPN Unlimited $29.99/mo —
— — Sunday Ticket $119.0/mo —

Out-of-Market Viewing

Out-of-market Bears fans have several options: NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube TV) provides every out-of-market game for $389/season. Chicago's diaspora creates strong Bears presence in Phoenix, Florida (especially Naples and Sarasota), and throughout California. Big Ten alumni networks spread Bears loyalty to college towns nationwide. The 1985 Super Bowl team remains culturally iconic, maintaining older fans' devotion. Wrigleyville-style Bears bars exist in every major city, serving Old Style and Italian beef. NFL+ Premium ($14.99/month) connects global Bears fans to their beloved franchise.

Primetime & Special Games

The Bears have 3 primetime games in 2025: 1 Sunday Night Football game on NBC and 2 Monday Night Football games on ESPN. Notably, they have no Thursday Night Football games. FOX carries 10 of their games with CBS getting 4, typical for an NFC North team.